Most famous nowadays as the venue for royal weddings - including the marriage of Prince William and Catherine Middleton in 2011 - Westminster Abbey is also both the coronation and burial site of many a past British monarch. Elizabeth I, Mary I, Mary II, Edward the Confessor, Edward I, Edward III, Edward VI, Henry III, Henry V, Henry VII, James I, George II, Richard II, Charles II and William III are all buried in wonderful Westminster Abbey. And there's some speculation over whether the remains of Edward V (murdered by Richard III?) is among the 17 monarchs who rest here - DNA testing has proved inconclusive. That aside, every one of these royal deaths tells a story and where better to relive it than in this world-famous medieval abbey. The setting for almost every coronation since 1066 - 38 to be precise - the abbey has also formed the burial ground for statesmen, scientists, musicians and poets. Approximately, 3,300 people are said to have been buried in the church, including Chaucer, Sir Isaac Newton, Laurence Olivier and Charles Dickens. Stunning Gothic architecture, the fascinating literary history represented by Poets' Corner, the artistic talent that went into the statues, murals, paintings and tombs and the fantastic stained glass combine to make Westminster Abbey the most enduringly stunning of London's churches and a treasure trove of royal history.

Find out the best London 2018 events with our comprehensive guide to the top entertainment in the city throughout the year. From January through to December, 2018 is packed with unmissable events - so read on to get the best out of London town.

Conrad London St. JamesLondon > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel from £174 37% off22-28 Broadway, SW1H |
4 minutes from Westminster AbbeyWith Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, St James's Park and the Thames all on its doorstep, Conrad London St. James is the ideal option for ...More

Churchill War RoomsLondon > Attractions > MuseumsClive Steps, King Charles Street, Westminster, London SW1A |
4 minutes from Westminster Abbey Winston Churchill directed the troops during World War II from a small warren of underground rooms, which are now open to the public. Visitors ...More

Downing StreetLondon > Attractions > Downing Street, SW1A |
6 minutes from Westminster AbbeyBest known for the house at no. 10, Downing Street is at the heart of Westminster and British politics. Closed to members of the public, the ...More

The WorkshopLondon > Entertainment > Arts Centres44 Lambeth High Street, Albert Embankment, SE1 |
10 minutes from Westminster AbbeyOnce the fire engine workshops of the London Fire Brigade, The Workshop on Albert Embankment in Lambeth is opening its doors once again, as a temporary ...More

QuirinaleLondon > Restaurants > Italian restaurantsNorth Court, 1 Great Peter Street, Westminster, London SW1P |
3 minutes from Westminster AbbeyQuirinale is an upmarket Italian consistently voted by Harden's and Zagat as one of the top three Italian restaurants in London. "It is smart without being ...More

Red Lion PubLondon > Nightlife > Pubs48 Parliament Street, Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A |
5 minutes from Westminster AbbeyRight across the street from the Houses of Parliament, the Red Lion is perfectly positioned for politicos to pop in for a pint after a heated ...More

The ClarenceLondon > Restaurants > Gastropub53 Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A |
10 minutes from Westminster AbbeyJust a hundred yards from Trafalgar Square, the MOD and the Horse Guard's Parade, The Clarence has an undeniably impressive location that attracts both locals and ...More

Bassoon BarLondon > Nightlife > BarsCorinthia Hotel London, Whitehall Place, Westminster, London SW1A |
10 minutes from Westminster AbbeyThe cocktails in the Bassoon Bar are very good, expensive, yes, but very, very good. Not only that but the bar has a piano which is ...More

Eleanor Bergstein's stage adaptation of her hugely successful 1987 film screenplay features all the hits (Hungry Eyes, I've Had the Time of My Life, She's like the Wind) and the famous reassurance that "nobody puts ...More